Secondary English Teacher

Secondary English Teacher

Burke County Schools – Draughn High School, Valdese, North Carolina

• Charles Williams, Principal
• Phone:
• Email: charleswilliams.nc.us

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Open until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 13, 2026
• Starting Date:
  Aug 17, 2026
• Location:
  
  Draughn High School
• Contract:
  
  Teacher, 10 months, full-time, benefit‑eligible
• Salary:
  State Salary Schedule for Teachers (plus local supplement)
• Reports To:
  
  Principal
• FLSA Status: EXEMPT

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain classroom management and address learning and behavior issues.
• Use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Evaluate student achievements using multiple assessment methods and provide progress reports.
• Communicate promptly with parents and maintain constructive relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Protect students, materials, and facilities by taking necessary precautions.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, and school regulations.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Stay current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; attend workshops, PLCs, and department meetings as required.
• Respect confidentiality of student records in accordance with professional ethics and law.
• Share responsibility for student supervision during the school day.
• Perform non‑instructional duties as assigned.

• Lead in classrooms and the profession.
• Demonstrate leadership within the school.
• Advocate for schools and students.
• Uphold high ethical standards.

• Create a positive, nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Embrace diversity in the school community.
• Treat each student as an individual.
• Adapt instruction for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with families and significant adults.

• Align instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.
• Recognize the interconnectedness of content areas and disciplines.
• Make instruction relevant to students.

• Understand learning processes and student development.
• Plan instruction appropriate for students.
• Use a variety of instructional methods.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Develop critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Encourage teamwork and leadership development.
• Communicate effectively.
• Assess student learning with diverse methods.

• Analyze student learning.
• Link professional growth to goals.
• Function effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved education program in the subject area (notes apply for vocational or technical areas).
• Strong background in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.

• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Require speaking, hearing, manual handling, and repetitive motions; mostly sitting; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication at normal spoken word levels.
• Preparation and analysis of written or computer data; operation of machines and equipment; occasional outdoor exposure.
• Moderately noisy environment (e.g., office or light traffic).

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.